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Garwin, IA


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Garwin, Iowa

Garwin, Iowa, in Tama county, is 32 miles SW of Waterloo, Iowa (center to center) and 178 miles E of Omaha, Nebraska. The city has a population of 565.

The People and Families of Garwin

In Garwin, about 64% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Garwin had a median family income of $45,938.

Garwin Housing

Owners occupy 81% of the housing units in Garwin. On average, the construction date of housing in the city is earlier than you'll find in most places.

Commuting

In Garwin, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Garwin strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Garwin Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Garwin, IA

Comparing Garwin to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women89
Well-Paid Single Men88
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Male Share of the Population66
Female Share of the Population55
Senior Citizens43
Age of the Population43
Racial Diversity12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married77
Average Household Size57

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty98
Median Family Income77
People in Middle Class or Better63
College Educated Adults21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home87
Walking and Biking to Work65
Short Commute Times63
Public Transportation Use56

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents87
Affordability of Property Taxes78
People Living Alone65
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals32
Housing Recently Built23
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12
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